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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Deb

Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/27
Activity Date: 2016/08/04

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Denise

Wonderful for entire family. Toddlers, Mom & Dad and Grandparents all loved the night. Helped us to have a real appreciation of Kauai, the people and their history.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/22
Activity Date: 2016/08/19

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Nice relaxing ride on the Waimea River

Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez

We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/22
Activity Date: 2016/08/18

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Great, exciting adventure

Reviewed by: Helen&Bob

We had a wonderful time on the morning snorkel /sail with Holo Holo. They are a great company--we've done this trip 3 times before with different operators, and they were great! I strongly suggest that you take Dramamine before sailing, and also take some with you. Several people got sea sick--the crew is amazing and very kind with those who are queasy. None of our family got sick--4 adults and 3 children, but we all took the motion sickness pills before embarking. The food for breakfast and lunch was plentiful and good--the drinks were flowing freely, and the crew was solicitous to every whim! They were really great with watching for safety in every way. The Na Pali Coast was breathtakingly beautiful (and I've seen it 4 times before--it never gets old!) Our captain took us very close, while crew gave us background history and information that was perfect in keeping us entertained. All in all a perfect day in every way! Thanks to Captain and Crew for making our family trip a big hit!!

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/18
Activity Date: 2016/07/31

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Show

Reviewed by: Oskars

Show was amazin, national dances from lot of another cultures, like New Zealand, China etc..
After check in is a small train tour around Botanic garden with guid. Tour is around 15 min, guid show you all kind of trees what you can see in hawaii island.

  • Garden

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/17
Activity Date: 2016/08/15

ナ・パリ・コースト セーリング シュノーケリング付き<朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き/英語ガイド>

It was a wonderful view. 素晴らしい景色でした。

Reviewed by: GAKKY5

I was able to enjoy the cruise comfortably because I took motion sickness medication. However, I fell while trying to take a picture at the best spot on the Napali Coast due to the rough waves, and I scraped my right knee. The crew provided proper treatment and wrapped it with a bandage. However, since I couldn't speak English, the crew spent most of the time talking to Western girls and mostly ignored the Japanese guests. I believe it would be a wonderful tour if one could speak English.

酔い止めを飲んでいたら快適に航海できました。しかし激しく揺れてナパリコーストの最高の場所で写真を撮ろうとして転倒し、右手膝に擦り傷を負いました。しかしクルーが適切に処置して包帯で巻いてくれました。しかし英語ができないためクルーは欧米のギャルと始終話しっぱなしで日本人はほとんど無視の状態でした。しかし英語ができるなら素晴らしいツアーになると思います。

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私たちはあなたをお迎えできたことをとても嬉しく思っており、改善できる点についての率直なコメントと、それが全体的な体験にどのように影響したかについて感謝いたします。将来またお会いできることを願っており、すべての期待を超えることができるよう努めます!またお会いするまで…マハロとアロハ。

We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

  • イルカの群れに出会いました。

  • ナパリコースト

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Packages: 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/16
Activity Date: 2016/08/12

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Luau 09 AUG 2016

Reviewed by: Rob & Steph

We brought 6 people to luau. I had been to Smith's Luau 3 times in the past, the others (my Fiancee, our daughters, and their friends) had not. My daughter had been to a couple of "real" Hawaiian family luaus in the past. I advised our group that this would not be like those, it would be a very structured and commercial setting with a really great Polynesian show at the end.

The Smith's are a wonderful family, very accommodating, welcoming, and freiendly beyond words. The tour, Imu ceremony, and food were as good as they had ever been in the past.

The thing that earned the Smith family only 3 stars on this visit was the quality of the performance at the end. I was looking forward to the male warrior portion of the show, but found that the current cast was lacking in stature and talent. With only 3 young men in the cast, two of whom were in the range of 100 to 130 pounds, the warrior aspect suffered dearly.

Hopefully the Smith family can rebuild this cast, or at least get a gym membership for the current cast members, and return the show to the quality that I had experienced in the past.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/13
Activity Date: 2016/08/09

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Must Do Activity on Kauai!

Reviewed by: Jackie

This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/13
Activity Date: 2016/07/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wailua river

Reviewed by: Tiff

Kayaking was easy. Hike was nice and the waterfall gorgeous the water was cold. The lunch provided was yummy. The guide was kind informative and patient.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/08/09
Activity Date: 2016/07/27

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: Tiff

Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/08/09
Activity Date: 2016/07/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wailua river

Reviewed by: Gforce

The guide was patient and made shure I was okay because of my asthma. Once we made it to the waterfall I was able to sit on the rocks relax eat lunch and enjoy the sound of the waterfall.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/08/09
Activity Date: 2016/07/27

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wailua river

Reviewed by: Lis

Had a great time with family raced back but we lost. Waterfall was pretty and lunch was filling. The guide was kind and informative.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/08/09
Activity Date: 2016/07/27

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great experience

Reviewed by: Deb

So happy to experience and learn about some of the culture as well as see more of the beautiful parts of the inner island. The food was fantastic and the show was amazing. So glad we took the time to experience this venue.

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/07
Activity Date: 2016/08/04

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Couldn't of been happier

Reviewed by: Christian

The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/06
Activity Date: 2016/07/16

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Boat ride and laua

Reviewed by: Bob D

Lots of fun. Entertainment was great. Narrative was very informative. Grotto was awesome. We included the laua which was most fantastic. Food beverage and entertainment was great. My first laua and my best. Thank you for a great evening. All the staff were very friendly

  • Beautiful

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/23
Activity Date: 2016/07/20

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Tpatton

This luau is a great luau. The food and entertainment were very good. It is a good family event.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/12
Activity Date: 2016/07/08

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Poi

Reviewed by: Angie

Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/07/04
Activity Date: 2016/07/01

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

Second time. 2回目

Reviewed by: TERUTERU

I first visited the Caves of the Ferns 20 years ago, and this was my second time. Since I was participating alone, I had assumed that the tour boat would have an English guide. However, on this day, there was a boat with a Japanese guide, and I was able to join that one. It was a chartered boat for a group of Japanese tourists, so I was lucky. Unfortunately, I couldn't enter the Caves of the Ferns. A new observation deck was established, and I had to view it from there, which was disappointing. However, the explanations from the Japanese guide made the situation clear, and I understood it well.

シダの洞窟は20年前にはじめて行き、今回が2回目でした。一人参加のため遊覧船は英語ガイドになると観念していました。ところがこの日は日本語ガイドの船が出るのでそちらに乗せてくれました。日本人の団体のためにチャーターした船でした。ラッキーでした。シダの洞窟には入れませんでした。展望台が新設されてここから眺めることになり残念でした。日本語ガイドの説明で事情がよくわかり納得でした。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/07/03
Activity Date: 2016/06/10

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Hawaiian Vacation of a Lifetime.

Reviewed by: Carl

My entire trip was wonderful but the Luau experience was extraordinary. The grounds itself are like being in paradise but the food was really good and so much of it. The entertainment however was amazing. I particularly enjoyed how the history of those who inhabit the islands was depicted. Anyone planning to visit the Hawaiian islands should definitely do this. I would certainly do it again.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/02
Activity Date: 2016/06/09

Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

Fantastic day trip !!

Reviewed by: CGTUR

Early start was well worth the effort,checked in at Port Allen at 06:20. we then boarded an were given a safety lecture an an explanation of what to expect during the trip.Breakfast and lunch onboard wer both excellent. The scenery up the Napali coats was truly breathtaking the comentary by the skipper was very informative,the crew were all very helpfull for the duration of the tour. On the whole a truly recomendable excursion. Five Stars .

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  • Monk seal

  • Napali

  • 28 knots !!

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/06/24
Activity Date: 2016/06/21

Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

An Exciting Tour!

Reviewed by: Tisha

Capt Wendell, Rich, Kama and Shak'd were amazing! The waters were "exciting" returning from Niihau, but Capt Wendell and crew didn't miss a beat! They took great care of me personally while on the tour, cannot thank them enough for that and a great day for my family!

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/06/23
Activity Date: 2016/06/15

ナ・パリ・コースト クルーズ 立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き<朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き/英語ガイド>

Wonderful panoramic view!! 素晴らしい絶景!!

Reviewed by: kana

On the way to Napali, wild dolphins swam alongside our boat, and on the uninhabited island, there were seals napping. We enjoyed not only the breathtaking scenery but also a variety of experiences.

On the return from Niihau Island, it felt like a roller coaster the whole time. The boat was rocking quite a bit, and many people started to feel sick, but the crew's response was incredibly quick and precise, which was impressive! They communicated with us in various ways, and I thought that if I could speak more English, it would have been even more fun!

ナパリに着く間に野生のイルカが船と一緒泳いでくれたり、無人島にはアザラシ?がお昼寝してたり、とにかく絶景だけでなく色々楽しめました。
ニイハウ島からの帰りはずっとジェットコースター状態。かなり船が揺れて具合が悪くなる人続出でしたが、クルーの方の対応がとにかく素早く的確で感動しました!色々コミュニケーションもとってくれて、英語がもっと話せたら、きっともっともっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました!

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ご参加いただき、素晴らしいレビューを共有していただきありがとうございます!またお会いできることを楽しみにしています!マハロとアロハ。

Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Posted on: 2016/06/23
Activity Date: 2016/06/19

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Amazing Luau

Reviewed by: Edith Armenta

My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.

  • The food was delicious!!!!!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/06/18
Activity Date: 2016/05/26

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern grotto boat cruise

Reviewed by: Rachel

Nice boat ride. Great entertainment and historical info. The Fern Grotto was a Beautiful place and glad they have preserved it so nicely.liked it was not too long.

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Posted on: 2016/06/18
Activity Date: 2016/06/15

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Wailau river cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment

Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford

Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value

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Packages: River Cruise Package
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Posted on: 2016/05/22
Activity Date: 2016/05/19

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Liked it so much we brought our kids to see it

Reviewed by: Dhpaul

We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/05/16
Activity Date: 2016/05/13

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: Philip Hales

After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/05/09
Activity Date: 2016/05/06

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome River and Waterfall Adventure!

Reviewed by: 3Dean

While this is rated Easy to Moderate, when it has been raining, it is much more Moderate than Easy! The rain brings mud and many in our group were slipping and sliding quite a bit! It is still a lot of fun and well worth the Moderate journey. The kayaking is smooth and the hike is exciting enough while still being safe if you watch your step. Brian was our guide and he was very helpful and had great stories for us. The meal was OK, but you are not going on this journey for the food. The waterfall is a great site to relax and spend time with the chickens. It's Kauai, so of course there are chickens! Would highly recommend this and I plan to go again when I next visit the island!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/05/05
Activity Date: 2016/04/09

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Iz like performer

Reviewed by: Nhids

This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!

  • My mom a few more steps to the grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/04/24
Activity Date: 2016/03/30

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

So enjoyable!

Reviewed by: Kim Wood

We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/20
Activity Date: 2016/04/17
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